In our first project for Geiger, the Crosshatch armchair, we combined an abstract, open wood structure with parachute cords, a common industrial product. The intersecting cords brace the seat and frame and attain the necessary stability, while articulating the inner shell of the furniture – without losing any transparency.
The design complemented the company’s contemporary look and feel and was the beginning of a longstanding collaboration.
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One of the first design models. Later, we adapted the geometry of the wooden frame.
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The seat frame has milled grooves on the underside that allow the parachute cords to be efficiently tightened in place during production.
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Screws pull the seat frame down and put the entire system under tension.
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The position of the cord loops is predefined by inserted injection-molded plastic elements.
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One of the many models and prototypes we’ve created in our studio.
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When developing the Crosshatch, we focused on lightness and maximum comfort.
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